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Report finds legal meds more deadly than illegal drugs
An analysis of autopsy data in the state of Florida has found that the rate of deaths caused by prescription drugs was three times the rate of deaths caused by all illicit drugs combined.
(The New York Times) UPDATED 06/15/2008
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(The New York Times) UPDATED 06/15/2008
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Conditions: | chronic pain - 272 Articles | substance abuse - 42 Articles Treatments: | benzodiazepines - 6 Articles | hydrocodone - 3 Articles | opioids - 51 Articles | OxyContin - 2 Articles | Vicodin - 14 Articles | Xanax - 5 Articles
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How to get the pain relief you need
Pharmacists and other health care professionals are required--both legally and ethically--to make sure any meds leaving the pharmacy are for legitimate medical need only. These efforts are necessary to prevent abuse and addiction, but they can make life more difficult for people who suffer from chronic pain and need to the medications to treat their condition. If you are on long-term narcotic therapy, here are some steps you can take to get the pain relief you need without accidentally raising "red flags" with your doctor or pharmacist.
(MedTrackAlert) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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(MedTrackAlert) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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Conditions: | chronic pain - 272 ArticlesConditions: | Ansaid - 1 Article Treatments: | Celebrex - 86 Articles | COX-2 inhibitors - 90 Articles | hydrocodone - 3 Articles | morphine - 3 Articles | naproxen - 5 Articles | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - 136 Articles | opioids - 51 Articles | OxyContin - 2 Articles | Ultram - 5 Articles | Vicodin - 14 Articles
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FDA issues alert for Tussionex cough med
WASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert, saying incorrect usage of a specific cough medicine can result in serious health risks.
(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) UPDATED 03/11/2008
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(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) UPDATED 03/11/2008
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Conditions: | cold and flu - 13 Articles Treatments: | hydrocodone - 3 Articles Other: | alert - 3 Articles
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